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Wrong36
| | Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 01:26 am: | 
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here's my plans... originally posted March 17th:
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BUELL HOMECOMING/AMA SUPERBIKE RACE WEEKEND - JUNE 3-5.
got my 3-day pass for Road America!
https://www.roadamerica.com/Races/RaceInformation. asp?id=240
booked a room here for fri night & sat night:
http://www.americinn.com/hotels/WI/Plymouth
we've stayed here before. nice place, decent rates, pool, 10min from road america. my friend mike [non-buell rider] is coming up with me.
get your tickets, get your rooms - see you all there!!
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we plan on riding up from Chicago friday morning, hopefully with many others! |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 07:56 am: |
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Hey Tim,
Where is a good place for everybody to meet for the ride up? What time is good for everybody to meet?
Tim II |
Pitcrew831
| | Posted on Monday, May 23, 2011 - 03:38 pm: |
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HI Guys, Mike and I won't be at the next meeting we will be at Road America Thursday night getting set up. We will stay at the track on Thurs and then Friday and Sat. I got a room at the Victorian Inn (where the tiki bar is) What is going on as far as homecoming stuff? We will be busy racing but might have some time to do something. Make sure to stop buy and say hi at the track. When are ya'll going up and who is going?
Dana
Dana |
Marc
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 12:36 am: |
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Dana,
Of course we will stop by and say hello to yourself and Mike.
Here is our Friday Chicago to Road America ride schedule. Most of us will be at the race course, Fri, Sat and Sun:
Fri June 3rd:
9:30am Chicago South & West Riders meet at Tim Stewart’s office Parking Lot (Tim, Marc, Joe, Paul):
AMS Mechanical Systems
140 E. Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
10am Pick up rider Tim Gunderson at 1-294 O’hare Oasis
11am Pick up Tim’s friends Harold and Mike at Citgo off of I-94 & HWY 50 in Kenosha, WI. Fill up with Cheap WI gas.
1pm arrive at Road America Race Course, Lunch
Evening: Dinner somewhere
See you at Road America,
Marc |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 08:57 pm: |
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Sounds like a good plan. Hopefully, we will get the rain out of the way this week.
Tim II |
Lastcyclone
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 06:59 am: |
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Sounds good, although 100+ miles of tollway/expressway is not too inviting. Is there a side route off the main we could try. Also, the lunch options inside the track are pretty limited. Maybe we could stop in Plymouth before we go in.
Also,
Anyone know this person?
From the Huntley News
A St. Charles man was pronounced dead after a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon.
A Kane County Sheriff’s Department press release said that at about 1:30 p.m., deputies responded to a traffic crash near Illinois Route 25 and May Lane in St. Charles Township. The investigation indicated that the driver of a 2006 Chevy Cobalt was waiting to turn left onto May Lane when a 1996 Buell Motorcycle struck the rear of the Cobalt.
The motorcycle driver, David Barker, 57, of the 39W900 block of Stonecrop Court in St. Charles, was transported from the scene by Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District EMS personnel. He was pronounced dead at Delnor Hospital.
He was wearing a helmet, according to the press release.
Route 25 was closed until about 2:40 p.m. The crash is still under investigation by Kane County Sheriff’s detectives, according to the press release.
It doesn’t appear that drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash, the press release said.
No citations have been issued.
The driver of the Cobalt was uninjured, the sheriff’s office said." |
Marc
| | Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 12:00 am: |
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Paul,
I don't know the unfortunate St Charles Buell rider David Barker. May he RIP and may we learn from his accident.
Regarding the route to Elkhart Lake, I would be happy to get off of the interstate after this stop --> 11am Pick up Tim’s friends Harold and Mike at Citgo off of I-94 & HWY 50 in Kenosha, WI.
Paul and Tim I,
I don't know the Eastern WI roads well. Would one of you be willing to pick us out a route from Kenosha to Elkhart Lake which hits scenic and twisty county roads? We could also use Tim I's GPS which has his twisty favorite X's and "ad lib" the route from Kenosha to Elkhart Lake.
- Marc |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Friday, May 27, 2011 - 08:27 pm: |
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how about something more like this?
we'll get over towards East Troy [maybe stop by Erik Buell Racing], Eagle, Oconomowoc and take 67 up there. nice road as i recall.
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Marc
| | Posted on Friday, May 27, 2011 - 11:10 pm: |
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I remember the high speed gravity defying whoops at Eagle.
Excellent route Tim! |
Fly
| | Posted on Saturday, May 28, 2011 - 12:40 am: |
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You guys probably already know this, but just a reminder to watch the speed limits as you travel those particular roads to Road America. Many towns are infamous speed traps, and the cops do not give anyone a break. Their favorite is to nail you leaving town when the limit is still 25 MPH for way longer than it should be, and all you see is open road and twisties ahead. Don't do it, they will get you....just patiently hold the 25 MPH limit until you actually pass the higher speed limit sign, and not a moment sooner. Have fun! |
Lastcyclone
| | Posted on Saturday, May 28, 2011 - 07:42 am: |
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Thank you for the warning Curt. How about you come with and show us where the coppers lay?
Route W67 is a very nice route. Lets find out about the Erik Buell Racing location for Friday. From what I gather they will all be at the track and the actual facility will be closed. East Troy is always a good place to meet anyway. If Tim's route is the decided path I will meet you then in or around east Troy to avoid traveling east into traffic, poor road conditions, trucks, and having to double back west.
Keith Krahmer can you make it this year? |
Humps
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 05:17 pm: |
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I got my 3 day pass for Road America and a room at the Americinn hotel. I'll meet up with Y'all at the I-294 O'hare oasis! I also have a extra bed at the hotel for fri. & sat. nite if anyone is needing a room for the weekend. Mark |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 05:23 pm: |
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Mark,
Glad that you can make it. My wife and I will see you on Friday.
Tim II |
Coolice
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 - 02:39 am: |
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Just back from Miller Motorsports, unloaded and cleaned up racebike and gear. See you guys at RA. Have a fun ride, I know you will.... |
Pitcrew831
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 - 04:02 pm: |
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Hey guys. Back from Miller. What a great facility in a beautiful location. Had a great time even the two 21 hours drives. Always an adventure.
Who is riding up in the group and when will you be at the track?
Let me know where you will be eating dinner etc and maybe Mike and I can meet up with you. There is a flat track race on Friday night if you are interested.
Can't wait to see you.
Dana |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 - 11:57 pm: |
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Marc and all,
Is the below schedule finalized?
Fri June 3rd:
9:30am Chicago South & West Riders meet at Tim Stewart’s office Parking Lot (Tim, Marc, Joe, Paul):
AMS Mechanical Systems
140 E. Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
10am Pick up rider Tim Gunderson at 1-294 O’hare Oasis
11am Pick up Tim’s friends Harold and Mike at Citgo off of I-94 & HWY 50 in Kenosha, WI. Fill up with Cheap WI gas.
1pm arrive at Road America Race Course, Lunch |
Lastcyclone
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 06:31 am: |
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How about lunch at http://www.gussdrivein.com/index.php
3131 Main Street
East Troy, WI 53120-1151
at noon?
So no meeting tonight, is that accurate? |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 12:05 pm: |
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gus's drive-in! i like that place. great idea.
NO MEETING TONIGHT [that i know of].
see y all tomorrow!!! |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 04:48 pm: |
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Gus's works for me. We should see other Buellers there as well.
Tim |
Marc
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 10:09 pm: |
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Dana,
Tim Gunderson, tim and Sharon Stewart,Joe English, mark Hempstead, Paul Martinez, harold, mike and I will arrive at track about 3 to 4pm.
We will be joining yourself and mike for Plymouth dirt track and dinner.
Cya then |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 10:27 pm: |
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I bribed Sharon to accompany me on a trip to Belgium in a couple weeks as long as she has fun on this bike trip. This will put a lot of pressure on her during trip. She will be like a grenade that can explode at the drop of a hat. Most have met her and know how edgy she is. 
Marc, maybe the same technique will work for you. Just trying to help out.
Tim II |
Marc
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 11:33 pm: |
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Road America Riders Group,
To avoid chicago fri am traffic we will split into three groups and all meet at Gus's drive in for lunch at east troy at noon. No one will be meeting at AMS Mechnical systems.
Friday Noon Gus's Drive-In, 3131 Main Street, East Troy, WI 53120-1151
Three groups departing Chicago Metro:
Fri 10am Group 1 ohare oasis -- Tim Gunderson, Mark Hempstead, Mike, Harold
Fri 930am Group 2 marc hickman home. Tim and Sharon Stewart, Marc Hickman.
Pick up joe English at his aurora home at 10am.
Fri 10am Group three Paul Martinez home
Ride safe! Have fun! |
F_stop
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2011 - 01:33 am: |
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Hi gang! Envious of the groups riding to RA on Friday; but will be at the track Saturday late A.M. and looking forward to catching up with everyone then. Ride Safe-- Steve |
Ratfink
| | Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2011 - 06:38 pm: |
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I wish I couldve headed along with you guys. But my elbow surgery went a little bad and I'm still dealing with range of motion issues 2 months since the surgery. Hoping to be on my bike by the end of July though. Have a great trip and can't wait to get back out with you guys. |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Monday, June 06, 2011 - 12:28 pm: |
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what an awesome weekend up at Road America... thanks everyone! |
Harold_s
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 - 09:31 am: |
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i really enjoyed it as well... I really have to look into some saddle bags... Thank you Mike for the hauling of some of our stuff and for hauling Jill too... |
Coolice
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 - 07:35 pm: |
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Hi everyone, a BIG THANKS to all of you for the surprise dinner party for Dana. It was very special. As part of racing, I didn't get to speak to all of you but hope you got your "fix" at RA. Thanks again
Mike |
Pitcrew831
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 08, 2011 - 01:42 pm: |
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An even bigger thank you from me. I am still surprised. I have never had a surprise anything. You really pulled it off. I can't tell you how much it means to me to have such thoughtful friends. You really made my birthday special. What a great weekend it was.  Thanks again to those who planned and participated in the surprise dinner.
Love you guys!!!!!
Dana |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 12:46 am: |
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hey all, vintage motorcycle rally this weekend in chicago!
http://tonupclubchicago.com/ |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 10:22 am: |
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Tim
I would love to go but I am leaving for Belgium Friday. Maybe we can do the meet in Wisconsin like last year.
Have fun.
Tim II |
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